Bentley Hybrid Concept Car

Hybrid powertrains have long been the domain of mid-level vehicles, but Bentley is set to throw its luxury hat into the ring with the introduction of the Mulsanne Hybrid Concept, scheduled to debut at the Beijing Motor Show. Bentley hasn’t released any details as of yet; for now, we know that the Bentley plug-in hybrid system will offer a 25% power increase with a 70% reduction in C02 emissions, as well as a travel capacity of at least 50 kilometers (31 miles) on electric power alone. And while the Mulsanne Hybrid Concept is the first model out of the gates for a bit of show and tell, the first application of hybrid power will be available in 2017 with the Bentley SUV.